  Turkish publicist urges Erdogan to provide jobs to illegal Armenian workers December 27, 2011 - 16:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Well-known Turkish publicist Mehmet Ali Birand urged Ankara to ratify Armenian-Turkish Protocols signed in 2009 in Zurich. According to Birand, Turkey shouldn't have sacrificed itself to Azerbaijan's interests seeing as the West continues “blackmailing Ankara over Armenian Genocide recognition.” “The Protocols must be re-introduced unless Turkey wishes to eventually damage its relations with the West,” Birand said. The Publicist also slammed Erdogan's policy towards 70000 Armenians working illegally in Turkey, urging to provide them with jobs and grant citizenship, Hurriyet reported.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot".   Partner news |  Latest news Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
